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South African CEOs see ‘green shoots’ as economic mood improves
By: Bloomberg 2nd October 2024 Sentiment about South Africa has improved since the formation of a coalition government but the nation needs to be cautious about complacency,... →
Growth target of 3% set for 2025 as business and government relaunch partnership under GNU 
By: Terence Creamer 1st October 2024 A second phase of the partnership launched between government and business to tackle South Africa’s electricity, logistics and crime crises has... →
South Africa courts UK investors to fund infrastructure plans
By: Bloomberg 1st October 2024 South Africa’s infrastructure development agency has restructured its pipeline of planned projects to make them more attractive to the private... →
Critical materials: Batteries for electric vehicles
1st October 2024 The global energy transition will require profound changes in our energy system. Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a key solution for... →
South Africa seeks to reform faltering Black empowerment system
By: Reuters 23rd September 2024 The head of South Africa's flagship Black economic empowerment programme plans to introduce additional incentives and potential fines to improve... →
South Africa’s coalition government triggers wave of investment
By: Bloomberg 23rd September 2024 The formation of South Africa’s business-friendly coalition government has triggered a wave of investment announcements and positive sentiment not... →
Shrinking Economic Distance: Understanding How Markets and Places Can Lower Transport Costs in Developing Countries
20th September 2024 Despite the reduction in transport costs over the past few decades, creating a single integrated economy remains elusive. Low- and middle-income... →
Treasury’s Guma leaves, reform unit to remain priority
By: Bloomberg 20th September 2024 South Africa’s National Treasury said its “pool of skilled and competent officials” is sufficient to ensure that the work of the unit responsible... →
